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Kids College classes are based on your child's age on the first day of the class. 

 

  • Art Extravaganza - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $119.00
    Instructor: Dana Fraley

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the possibilities to create beautiful artwork while learning the elements of art and the principles of design. Experiment with a variety of mediums to develop skills and unlock your creativity.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Beginner Woodworking - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Broussard Library (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $260.00
    Instructor: Workshop MT

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn basic woodworking skills through project-based work with an introduction to tools and safety equipment. Perfect for young creatives eager to build practical skills while developing critical thinking and exploring potential career paths.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Cake Decorating - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $139.00
    Instructor: Jane Dalton

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to bake and frost cakes like a pro. Make a cake from scratch, whip up delicious frosting and fillings, and practice simple decorating techniques that create beautiful results.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • German Language & Culture - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 12
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Susi Byrne

    Explore the cultures of German-speaking countries through crafts, recipes, traditional dances and unique customs. Practice simple German with guided dialogues and prompts while learning about everyday life and traditions.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Intro. to Irish Dance - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 10
    Location: Wachholz College Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Claire Gutschenritter

    Learn the fundamentals of Irish dancing, both céilí (traditional social dancing) and step dancing for solo or small groups. Take short craft breaks to explore Celtic knotwork between dance sessions. No previous experience required, just bring a love for dance and music.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Japanese Language & Culture - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Yoshimi Yamamoto-Derks

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore Japanese language and culture while learning basic greetings, self-introductions, numbers and the Japanese writing system. Practice simple conversation and prepare a traditional Japanese dish. Designed for beginners.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Jazz & Hip-Hop - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Chelsea Speer

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Dance to K-Pop-inspired choreography while learning beginner hip-hop and jazz techniques. Create themed crafts and combine new skills in a group dance performance inspired by the world of K-Pop heroes and villains.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Montana Animals & Art - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 1
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $114.00
    Instructor: Alexis Gilbert

    Discover unique Montana mammals, birds and amphibians while creating mixed media artwork. Research each animal's habitat, survival skills and defining features to better understand how wildlife adapts to life in Montana.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Stop Motion Animation: LEGO Brickfilms - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $129.00
    Instructor: Chris Tempel

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to plan, shoot and edit a stop-motion LEGO movie using the free program Eagle Animation. Working in small groups, class brings LEGO stories to life while learning the basics of animation. Basic computer skills required.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • The Author's Adventure for Teens - Ages 13-18
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $235.00
    Instructor: Kathy Dunnehoff

    Explore poetry, short fiction, novels, screenplays and stageplays. Check out resources available on campus and meet with published professionals who work in fiction and non-fiction. Bring a notebook and a lunch each day as you enjoy a week of creative writing! 

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Beginning Guitar - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Dee Fleming

    Learn to play chords and various strums while exploring basic music theory and how to follow a music lead sheet. Practice with fun, familiar songs. Booklet included. Bring a guitar and tuner.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Circuit City - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 4
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $140.00
    Instructor: Alexis Gilbert

    Discover how electricity powers our homes and communities. Learn about the power grid, different energy sources and the basics of how electronic systems work.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Discovering Your Family History - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 15
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Diane Denney

    Learn how to create your family tree and record stories that preserve memories and connections. Explore ways to document family history and share meaningful experiences across generations.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Fit-Flow-Play: Move Your DNA! - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Wachholz College Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $110.00
    Instructor: Hilary Mantz

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    This fun and energetic movement class helps build strength, coordination, confidence and a love for being active. Develop balance and body awareness through a mix of games, obstacle courses, fitness-based movement, playful challenges, yoga and Tai Chi-inspired moves.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Jazz & Hip-Hop - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 12
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Chelsea Speer

    Dance to K-Pop-inspired choreography while learning beginner hip-hop and jazz techniques. Create themed crafts and combine new skills in a group dance performance inspired by the world of K-Pop heroes and villains.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/15/2026-6/19/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 1: June 15-19

 

  • Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - Ages 11-14
  • Date: 6/16/2026
    Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Day: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 1
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $79.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    This one-day workshop prepares students to be safe and confident sitters. Class learns to handle emergencies, choking safety, first aid, CPR and basic child development and behavior management while gaining the skills needed to care for younger siblings or babysit successfully.

 

  • Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - Ages 11-14
  • Date: 6/17/2026
    Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Day: W
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 9
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $79.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    This one-day workshop prepares students to be safe and confident sitters. Class learns to handle emergencies, choking safety, first aid, CPR and basic child development and behavior management while gaining the skills needed to care for younger siblings or babysit successfully.

 

  • Art Extravaganza - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $119.00
    Instructor: Dana Fraley

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the possibilities to create beautiful artwork while learning the elements of art and the principles of design. Experiment with a variety of mediums to develop skills and unlock your creativity.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Cake Decorating - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $139.00
    Instructor: Jane Dalton

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to bake and frost cakes like a pro. Make a cake from scratch, whip up delicious frosting and fillings, and practice simple decorating techniques that create beautiful results.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Crafty Creations - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Amy Adamski

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore creativity through arts and crafts, each day featuring a new theme including watercolor, science, nature, recycled building materials and friendship keepsakes. Class encourages imagination and joyful self-expression while creating unique projects to take home. 

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • German Language & Culture - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Susi Byrne

    Explore the cultures of German-speaking countries through crafts, recipes, traditional dances and unique customs. Practice simple German with guided dialogues and prompts while learning about everyday life and traditions.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Intro. to Irish Dance - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 7
    Location: Wachholz College Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Claire Gutschenritter

    Learn the fundamentals of Irish dancing, both céilí (traditional social dancing) and step dancing for solo or small groups. Take short craft breaks to explore Celtic knotwork between dance sessions. No previous experience required, just bring a love for dance and music.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Japanese Language & Culture - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Yoshimi Yamamoto-Derks

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore Japanese language and culture while learning basic greetings, self-introductions, numbers and the Japanese writing system. Practice simple conversation and prepare a traditional Japanese dish. Designed for beginners.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Magazine Writing - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 16
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Katherine Johnson

    Create your own magazine from idea to digital design using VistaCreate. Practice interviewing, writing and editing while learning the magazine writing process and basic digital layout and design skills.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Math Explorers: Patterns, Puzzles & Play - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Krystal Taylor

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore mathematical ideas through puzzles, games and discussion. Investigate patterns, logic, number structure and measurement while sharing strategies and explaining solutions in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and creative thinking.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Nature-Based Mindfulness - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 8
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $114.00
    Instructor: Christiane Hinterman

    Ground yourself in the senses and discover inner calm while connecting with nature's healing benefits. Through hands-on practices like yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling, quiet walks, playing outside and nature-based art, spark your imagination and cultivate mindfulness in the present moment.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Beginner Woodworking - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 1
    Location: Broussard Library (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $260.00
    Instructor: Workshop MT

    Learn basic woodworking skills through project-based work with an introduction to tools and safety equipment. Perfect for young creatives eager to build practical skills while developing critical thinking and exploring potential career paths.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Beginning Ukulele - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 10
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Dee Fleming

    Learn to play chords and various types of strums to fun songs. Develop skills in reading music lead sheets and understanding basic music theory. Bring a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele and a tuner to class. Booklet provided.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 6
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Crafty Creations - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Amy Adamski

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore creativity through arts and crafts, each day featuring a new theme including watercolor, science, nature, recycled building materials and friendship keepsakes. Class encourages imagination and joyful self-expression while creating unique projects to take home. 

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 1
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • STEAM & Communication Skills - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 8
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Stacey Andersen

    Learn to communicate and collaborate effectively while working as a team to understand and respond to STEAM challenges and group projects. Develop problem-solving skills through activities that combine science, technology, engineering, art and math.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Wild & Whimsical Word Play - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 6/22/2026-6/26/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 16
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Nikki Reed

    Explore your imagination and the world around us through independent and collaborative writing. Try free writes, poetry, 100-word stories, group word creations and bold revisions. Expect a playful, out-of-the-box experience with language and ideas.

    Week 2: June 22-26

 

  • Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - Ages 11-14
  • Date: 6/23/2026
    Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Day: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 6
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $79.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    This one-day workshop prepares students to be safe and confident sitters. Class learns to handle emergencies, choking safety, first aid, CPR and basic child development and behavior management while gaining the skills needed to care for younger siblings or babysit successfully.

 

  • Heartsaver - Youth Only - Ages 12-18
  • Date: 6/24/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Day: W
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 12
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $64.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    Students learn lifesaving skills through Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED training. Topics include first aid basics, responding to medical and environmental emergencies, illness and injury prevention, opioid-related emergencies, adult and child CPR and AED use, and infant CPR.

 

  • Outdoor First Aid & Survival - Ages 9-11
  • Date: 6/25/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 11
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $54.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    Students learn essential safety and wilderness medicine skills including adult and child CPR, how to respond to choking emergencies and what to do if separated from their family or group.

 

  • America: How We Got Here - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Trever Cockerill

    Explore the major turning points that shaped the United States through simulations, debates, games and group challenges. Discover how key events, decisions and conflicts changed the nation's path while building a deeper understanding of how America became the country it is today.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Cake Decorating - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $139.00
    Instructor: Jane Dalton

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to bake and frost cakes like a pro. Make a cake from scratch, whip up delicious frosting and fillings, and practice simple decorating techniques that create beautiful results.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 15
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Comic Book & Graphic Novel Drawing - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $139.00
    Instructor: Steven Miller

    Learn techniques for drawing comic book and graphic novel art using Micron pens, Prismacolor pencils and art markers. Practice page layout, viewing angles, storytelling and character design. Explore crosshatching for shading and coloring while developing an original comic book cover. 

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Japanese Language & Culture - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Yoshimi Yamamoto-Derks

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore Japanese language and culture while learning basic greetings, self-introductions, numbers and the Japanese writing system. Practice simple conversation and prepare a traditional Japanese dish. Designed for beginners.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Magazine Writing - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 16
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Katherine Johnson

    Create your own magazine from idea to digital design using VistaCreate. Practice interviewing, writing and editing while learning the magazine writing process and basic digital layout and design skills.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Stop Motion Animation: LEGO Brickfilms - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $129.00
    Instructor: Chris Tempel

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to plan, shoot and edit a stop-motion LEGO movie using the free program Eagle Animation. Working in small groups, class brings LEGO stories to life while learning the basics of animation. Basic computer skills required.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Beginner Woodworking - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Broussard Library (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $260.00
    Instructor: Workshop MT

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn basic woodworking skills through project-based work with an introduction to tools and safety equipment. Perfect for young creatives eager to build practical skills while developing critical thinking and exploring potential career paths.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Birds of NW Montana - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 6
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Jess Garby

    Explore the wonderful world of birds of Northwest Montana while learning how to recognize common species and understand basic bird anatomy. Discover the cultural significance of birds in our lives and create a bird-inspired art project to take home.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Cardboard Engineering Lab - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Heather Bleecker

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore engineering and creativity using one of the world's most versatile materials: cardboard. Design, build and test Rube Goldberg machines, puppets and carnival-style games. Develops at least one project over the week while learning how engineers imagine, iterate and solve problems.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Intro. to Choreography - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 2
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Salinee Vanichanan-Meek

    Learn age appropriate skills for creating and performing dance. Through games and guided activities based on the elements of dance, class explores movement, expression and connecting with others. No dance experience necessary.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Wild & Whimsical Word Play - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 14
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Nikki Reed

    Explore your imagination and the world around us through independent and collaborative writing. Try free writes, poetry, 100-word stories, group word creations and bold revisions. Expect a playful, out-of-the-box experience with language and ideas.

    Week 3: July 6-10

 

  • Heartsaver - Youth Only - Ages 12-18
  • Date: 7/7/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Day: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 13
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $64.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    Students learn lifesaving skills through Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED training. Topics include first aid basics, responding to medical and environmental emergencies, illness and injury prevention, opioid-related emergencies, adult and child CPR and AED use, and infant CPR.

 

  • Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - Ages 11-14
  • Date: 7/8/2026
    Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Day: W
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $79.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    This one-day workshop prepares students to be safe and confident sitters. Class learns to handle emergencies, choking safety, first aid, CPR and basic child development and behavior management while gaining the skills needed to care for younger siblings or babysit successfully.

 

  • Biz Kidz Camp - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Janita Pavelka Walker

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Ready to turn that lemonade stand energy into a full-scale empire? Master everything from branding and budgeting to the perfect elevator pitch. It all leads up to the Biz Kids Expo, where the community can come learn about the student-created businesses and products from the next generation of CEOs.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Cooking Basics - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $125.00
    Instructor: Jane Dalton

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn to prepare kid-friendly meals from scratch while developing essential skills including hygiene, knife safety, and safe stove and oven use. Class focuses on basic cooking techniques and teamwork while building confidence and pride in sharing homemade meals.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Fit-Flow-Play: Move Your DNA! - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Wachholz College Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $110.00
    Instructor: Hilary Mantz

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    This fun and energetic movement class helps build strength, coordination, confidence and a love for being active. Develop balance and body awareness through a mix of games, obstacle courses, fitness-based movement, playful challenges, yoga and Tai Chi-inspired moves.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Intro. to Careers in Health Sciences - Ages 13-16
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 8
    Location: Broussard Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $270.00
    Instructor: Karla Ryan

    Explore in-demand health care careers through simulation labs, lectures and hands-on activities. Start to build medical terminology, learn about the human body and get a glimpse of what it is like to be a nurse, EMT, paramedic, physical therapy assistant, surgical technologist, radiologic technologist and more.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 10
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Wild & Whimsical Word Play - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 16
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Nikki Reed

    Explore your imagination and the world around us through independent and collaborative writing. Try free writes, poetry, 100-word stories, group word creations and bold revisions. Expect a playful, out-of-the-box experience with language and ideas.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • America: How We Got Here - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 11
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Trever Cockerill

    Explore the major turning points that shaped the United States through simulations, debates, games and group challenges. Discover how key events, decisions and conflicts changed the nation's path while building a deeper understanding of how America became the country it is today.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Biz Kidz Camp - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 8
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Janita Pavelka Walker

    Ready to turn that lemonade stand energy into a full-scale empire? Master everything from branding and budgeting to the perfect elevator pitch. It all leads up to the Biz Kids Expo, where the community can come learn about the student-created businesses and products from the next generation of CEOs.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Intermediate Woodworking - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 2
    Location: Broussard Library (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $285.00
    Instructor: Workshop MT

    For those who have taken Beginner Woodworking, build on foundation skills through project-based work with the introduction of new tools and safety equipment. Perfect for young creatives to help strengthen critical thinking and early career exploration.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Intro. to Choreography - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 10
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Salinee Vanichanan-Meek

    Learn age appropriate skills for creating and performing dance. Through games and guided activities based on the elements of dance, class explores movement, expression and connecting with others. No dance experience necessary.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Wild & Whimsical Word Play - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/13/2026-7/17/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 15
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Nikki Reed

    Explore your imagination and the world around us through independent and collaborative writing. Try free writes, poetry, 100-word stories, group word creations and bold revisions. Expect a playful, out-of-the-box experience with language and ideas.

    Week 4: July 13-17

 

  • Outdoor First Aid & Survival - Ages 9-11
  • Date: 7/15/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day: W
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 4
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $54.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    Students learn essential safety and wilderness medicine skills including adult and child CPR, how to respond to choking emergencies and what to do if separated from their family or group.

 

  • Pet First Aid - Ages 12-14
  • Date: 7/16/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Seats Available: 14
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $49.00
    Instructor: Racheal Vargas

    Students learn basic first aid skills for pets including K9 CPR, bandaging and how to respond to common environmental emergencies. Class includes games and hands-on skills practice.

 

  • Fit-Flow-Play: Move Your DNA! - Ages 6-8
  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Wachholz College Center (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $110.00
    Instructor: Hilary Mantz

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    This fun and energetic movement class helps build strength, coordination, confidence and a love for being active. Develop balance and body awareness through a mix of games, obstacle courses, fitness-based movement, playful challenges, yoga and Tai Chi-inspired moves.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Intermediate Woodworking - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/20/2026-7/24/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 6
    Location: Broussard Library (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $285.00
    Instructor: Workshop MT

    For those who have taken Beginner Woodworking, build on foundation skills through project-based work with the introduction of new tools and safety equipment. Perfect for young creatives to help strengthen critical thinking and early career exploration.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Magazine Writing - Ages 15-18
  • Dates: 7/20/2026-7/24/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 16
    Location:
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Katherine Johnson

    Create your own magazine from idea to digital design using VistaCreate. Practice interviewing, writing and editing while learning the magazine writing process and basic digital layout and design skills.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Birds of NW Montana - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/20/2026-7/24/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 9
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Jess Garby

    Explore the wonderful world of birds of Northwest Montana while learning how to recognize common species and understand basic bird anatomy. Discover the cultural significance of birds in our lives and create a bird-inspired art project to take home.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Intro. to Choreography - Ages 9-11
  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/24/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Arts & Technology (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Salinee Vanichanan-Meek

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add To Wait List" button below.

    Learn age appropriate skills for creating and performing dance. Through games and guided activities based on the elements of dance, class explores movement, expression and connecting with others. No dance experience necessary.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

  • Science is Magic - Ages 12-14
  • Dates: 7/20/2026-7/24/2026
    Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Day(s): Daily
    Sessions: 5
    Seats Available: 4
    Location: Ross Hall (opens in new tab)
    Course Fee: $105.00
    Instructor: Angel Marusa-Caerbert

    Explore the magic of science through experiments that introduce lab safety and different types of reactions. Investigate the science behind each experiment through safe and fun exploration of reactions.

    Week 5: July 20-24

 

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